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Published: 2010-04-11 00:03:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 1350; Favourites: 8; Downloads: 17
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HAY GUISE LOLOLOL It's been a while.Here's what I'm working on now. I'll explain it on two different levels.
Programming level:
This is the first code I've ever written that displays a printed image in a separate window. Go me. I did not import any graphics from my computer to produce this image. It is nothing more than a map consisting of an array of arrays (16x16 tiles), each consisting an array of arrays (8x8 tiles) each consisting of an 8x8 set of numeric values between 0 and 3 that represent which color they should use from a predesignated pallet. Cool, right? That means my graphics depend entirely on code that exists within the program's data. What you see is my test map, which is essentially a 10 x 10 array that consists of 16x16 tiles. Except for the two trees and the sign in the middle, every tile is randomly generated every time I compile this program.
Simple level:
I've been wanting to write my own video game, and I'm currently taking a class on Java, so I figured it would be the best place to start. Since it's the first thing I've ever written, I figured I'd start by using graphics from a familiar game, namely Pokemon Gold and Silver.
Now, why am I showing this to you? I want input on my motives. I'm going to try to write a game engine for Java that mimics Pokemon Gold and Silver's game engine. Since I wont be restricted by ROM space, I can make this as big as I want to. My long term goal is to develop a full fledged game that encompasses all four regions that exist by today's standards using Gold and Silver's graphics.
Of course, this would be a tremendous project for me to undertake by myself, and that's why I'm turning to you guys. I plan on including all 493 Pokemon (And maybe some 5th generation Pokemon later down the road), as well as custom fan Pokemon. I am not currently taking submissions, however.
Please give me any feedback you may have. If this actually takes off, I'll post more updates in future journals.
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Be sure to include Sonichu!
I'd also get Pokemon Factory's RBYGSC fakemons if you can.
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Wow nice, a lot of people where always disappointed that all the regions weren't included in the newer games
So this will be quite a project, good luck
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Wow. Just... wow.
Your own game featuring all 4(or 5)regions...
I'd buy it.
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Haha. Java is open source. It would be for everyone to enjoy.
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That is really ambitious project, wow.
I'd be willing to help you make sprites, as thats a LOT of Pokemon to sprite. I have no skill in programming whatsoever, but i'd love to help with the art side of things.
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If you're honestly interested and willing to help out, I'd be glad to work with you. What would you be most interested in contributing?
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I really have no idea if you're still working on this, but is there any spriting area that I could help out with?
I see that the Pokemon overworlds, like what Neslug has made (though I'm not sure if they were originally intended for this project...), and the battle sprites are somewhat-occupied.
If there is anything, It'd be nice to help out with something necessary, yet is not being worked on.
But, of course, anything is fine--just a suggestion.
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Like I said, spriting. I'd need to know the color/size limitations and such, but I could help create custom Pokemon or item sprites for the game. I would love to help, and with summer coming up I should have time for it.
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Alrighty. Battle sprites, both front and back, are 56 x 56 and use only four colors: White, Color 1, Color 2, and Black. I'd prefer if you were to use existing pallets in Gold and Silver (for Treecko, use Bulbasaur's pallet, for Mudkip, use Totodile's pallet, etc.), but if you absolutely can't find a good match, feel free to create your own.
As of now, I don't plan on using menu sprites for items, but I do want to create individual menu sprite for every Pokemon. Menu sprites are 16 x 16, consist of two frames, and use four colors: White, Yellow-Orange, Orange-Red, and Black. Same color Gold's overworld sprite uses: [link]
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Neat, thats a great idea to use existing color pallets i didn't think of that.
I'll start working on it as soon as school lets out, see my journal for details. But this project is so cool, i plan on being involved. Do you have a list of existing sprites you made for the game so i don't make duplicates? Or are they all displayed in your gallery?
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All of the sprites in my gallery were modeled after the Red and Blue sprites. As far as Gold and Silver goes, I haven't created a single one yet. Of course I wouldn't ask you to do all 241 Pokemon that don't already have a sprite, but since you're the first person to inquire, do the ones you want first. I need to learn a lot more in Java before this becomes a realistic goal, but when I get to that point, it would be nice to have all of the resources already available.
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Ok cool, i'll do my favorites first! I'll see if i can recruit anyone else for this project. If a lot of spriters can get involved, it will be much easier to make all of them. And when Gen 5 comes out... seesh if we use that too we will have another 100 or so sprites to make!
Even if this project doesn't get finished, its worth it to me for fun and spriting experience.
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That's what I figured. This project will be about the journey, and not the destination. If you can get some people to help, that would be awesome.
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I will try to get others involved. Hehe im excited to start but i have too much to do right now. :_( I'll let you know when i get something done. Also, i'll be posting the sprites on my DA account. But if you want to put them somewhere along with other art for this game you can, just ask and credit of course.
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This looks like a very ambitious project. Good luck!
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If you follow through on this it would be incredible.
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Good luck to you. If I know anything, two things are a complete bitch, programming and recreating.
You might not want to work on this on your own, though. The Pokemon games take a good number of programmers and a while to make. Recreating these games won't be easy.
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I know. I need to find a number of people to do a number of things.
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If you need help with information, I'm willing to dig up anything and everything out of the games. I've been playing these games since Pokemon Red, so I know my stuff. I'm also a bit of a sprite artist, mostly experienced with Pokemon sprites, and should be taking a Java class next year. So if you need somebody, I might be able to help.
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I will need a good sprite artist. Obviously, 252 - 493 don't have GSC sprites, so those will eventually need to be made. I also plan on giving every Pokemon it's own unique menu sprite like they have in DPPt, except in 16 x 16 format like so: [link]
If either of these interest you, go right ahead and help out. I have map printing down, so when I'm finally able to utilize KeyListener to implement a playable character, I'll be a lot more open to suggestions.
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Understood. I'll see what I can do if I find the time.
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this is awesome. I would totally play a fan made game like this.
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O______o
that is an AMAZING goal, and I would totally ask to help
if I weren't such a useless klutz xAx
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